Primordial Era: From the Creation Lotus to the First Disciple of the Three Pure Ones

Immediately afterwards, Qinglian took out a jade pot from the Qiankun Diagram. The pot contained the "Three Lights Divine Water," which was taken from the spiritual spring of Buzhou Mountain, nurtured by the power of creation, and mixed with the essence of the sun, moon, and stars.

He slowly poured the divine water into the jade bottle, blending it with the tea leaves from the Enlightenment Tea. Then, he activated the wisp of Samadhi True Fire source nurtured within the auspicious clouds, and pure reddish-white flames immediately rose from the bottom of the pot.

Qinglian held the pot with both hands, her mind and spirit united, using her own power of creation as a guide, carefully controlling the heat as if refining an elixir.

Steam rose from the teapot, a strange Taoist charm mingling with the sandalwood-like aroma of tea, gradually permeating the entire Sanqing Palace. The smell brought clarity to the mind, as if the sounds of the Great Tao were gently echoing in one's ears.

When the fire was just right, Qinglian extinguished the flame. He took out three innate spirit stone teacups that he had prepared beforehand, which were neither gold nor jade, and whose Dao patterns were faintly visible.

The jade teapot tilted, and a stream of tea soup, shimmering with a warm, brownish-gold luster, containing specks of starlight, and exuding an indescribable, profound Daoist charm, flowed like amber, carrying wisps of pure fragrance, into the three teacups.

Qinglian held the cup with both hands and respectfully presented it before the Three Pure Ones: "Disciple Qinglian respectfully offers the Enlightenment Tea. Please, my three masters, appreciate it."

The Three Pure Ones gazed at the tea in the cup, which contained the essence of starlight and Daoist principles, and its mysterious aura filled them with curiosity, even though they were all very knowledgeable.

The brewing process of this tea contained profound principles, unlike anything they had ever seen before. They didn't ask any further questions and each picked up their teacups.

Lao Tzu gently inhaled the aroma of the tea and felt a ethereal energy penetrate his dantian, instantly purifying his primordial spirit.

He took a small sip. The tea, initially slightly bitter, quickly transformed into an indescribable sweetness and coolness, as if a clear spring had cleansed the depths of his primordial spirit! In an instant, some obscure points he had previously struggled with when comprehending the Primordial Purple Qi suddenly became clear, like the sun breaking through the clouds! Countless insights into "non-action," "nature," and "yin and yang" flooded in, as if the great Dao's teachings resounded directly within the depths of his primordial spirit!

As Yuanshi Tianzun drank the tea, he immediately felt a magnificent and vast Daoist aura, imbued with the principles of order and law, flow into his primordial spirit. The illusory figure within the auspicious clouds trembled slightly, and the spiritual treasure shone even brighter.

His understanding of "expounding the laws of heaven" and "establishing the order of heaven and earth" became much clearer and deeper in an instant. It was as if he saw a clearer path of the operation of the heavenly way. The membrane in his primordial spirit that had severed the third corpse seemed to have loosened a little!

The Tongtian Sect Leader drank it all in one gulp, and felt a sharp and vibrant Dao intent rushing straight to his primordial spirit!

The Qingping Sword emitted a cheerful hum in the sea of ​​consciousness, and the Zhuxian Sword Intent was eager to be unleashed!

My past insights into swordsmanship, such as "seizing a single thread" and "annihilating all laws," have become purer and more refined, like tempered steel! Many ingenious ideas about swordsmanship have sprung up like a spring!

"Excellent tea!"

The three Pure Ones almost simultaneously put down their teacups, their eyes gleaming with undisguised amazement and joy! The effects of this tea were so profound that it directly aided their understanding of the Great Dao, cleansing their primordial spirit of impurities and inspiring their wisdom!

Although it benefited from the accumulation of countless years and the fact that the concept of tea was first introduced, the effects of drinking it afterward were relatively weak.

But for them, who are striving to reach the Saint Realm, its value is no less than that of a supreme innate treasure!

"Qinglian, what is the name of this tea? Where does it come from?" Laozi suppressed his shock and asked in a deep voice.

Qinglian respectfully replied, "Reporting to Master, this tea was produced by a primordial spiritual root called the 'Enlightenment Tea Tree,' which I found in a fragment of chaos on the verge of leaving the primordial world in Wuyi Mountain. Its leaves contain the miraculous effects of cleansing the primordial spirit, enlightening wisdom, and helping people comprehend the origin of the Great Dao, hence the name 'Enlightenment Tea.'"

"Enlightenment Tea... What a wonderful Enlightenment Tea!" Yuanshi Tianzun clapped his hands in praise. "This can be called the crown jewel of innate spiritual roots!"

The Master of Heaven stared intently at Qinglian: "Where is that tea tree?"

Qinglian smiled slightly: "This disciple has already taken the entire island that nurtured the Enlightenment Tea Tree. If the three masters are pleased, this disciple is willing to take this island and integrate it into the Kunlun ley lines. In this way, the Enlightenment Tea Tree will be nourished by the Daoist essence of Kunlun and will surely flourish even more. Masters can pick the spiritual leaves at any time and brew them according to the method this disciple just used to quietly comprehend the Great Dao."

"Excellent!" "Great!" "Take it out immediately!" Upon hearing this, the Three Pure Ones were all overjoyed.

These divine objects, when integrated into Kunlun, will be of great benefit to the Kunlun Dojo and to the Dojo itself!

Qinglian followed his instructions and once again presented the Qiankun Diagram.

As the light shimmered, the strange floating island, shrouded in a soft glow and with the Enlightenment Tea Tree growing at its center, slowly appeared above the main hall of the Sanqing Palace. The Three Pure Ones acted simultaneously!

The Taiji diagram and the Pangu Banner flew from Qinglian's body to Laozi and Yuanshi respectively.

The illusory image of Lao Tzu's Tai Chi diagram unfolds, fixing the earth, water, fire, and wind;

The Primordial Pangu Banner fluttered, stabilizing the spatial nodes; the Tongtian Qingping Sword cleaved through the void, drawing upon the dragon energy of the Kunlun earth veins!

Three powerful forces intertwined, like the most precise carving knife, slowly pulling the floating island and integrating it into the core veins of the Kunlun Mountains!

Om-!

The entire Kunlun Mountain trembled slightly, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth instantly became more concentrated and pure. A more profound, pure, and enlightening Daoist charm spread from the depths of the earth's veins, enveloping the entire Kunlun Wonderland!

That Enlightenment Tea Tree, rooted in the ancestral veins of Kunlun, stretches its branches and leaves, its radiance even more radiant, as if it has found its true home!

"Qinglian, you have made a great contribution on this trip!" Yuanshi Tianzun was overjoyed as he looked at the tea tree island that had been successfully integrated.

"Excellent! You found two beasts (mounts), offered them the divine carriage, and even brought back this Enlightenment Tree. Your fortune is profound, and your actions are thorough!"

The Tongtian Sect Leader was also generous with his praise.

Although Laozi didn't say much, his gaze towards Qinglian was full of satisfaction and approval, and he nodded slightly.

"This is my duty as a disciple," Qinglian said respectfully.

"Alright, now that you've returned from your travels, you must have many insights to ponder. Go back to your cave and retreat into seclusion to properly process and digest them," Laozi finally instructed.

"Disciple obeys!" Qinglian bowed again and respectfully withdrew from the Sanqing Palace.

After leaving the Sanqing Palace, Qinglian did not immediately return to her Qingyu Dao Palace. Instead, she used telepathy to summon Sun Wuzhen, who was diligently practicing the "Nine Revolutions Wind and Thunder Battle Technique" in a cave on the mountainside.

With a flash of golden light, Sun Wukong appeared before Qinglian, clad in golden chainmail, lotus-silk cloud-walking boots, a phoenix-winged purple-gold crown, and wielding a Ruyi Iron Staff. His aura was profound and powerful, clearly indicating he was already a mid-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal! He respectfully bowed to Qinglian: "Disciple greets Master! Congratulations on Master's return to the mountain!"

Seeing his disciple's vigorous growth and rapid progress in cultivation, Qinglian's eyes were full of smiles. He flipped his hand and took out a pile of objects that shimmered with spiritual light:

A short, club-shaped acquired spiritual weapon, the Wind and Thunder Staff (obtained from the ruins of an ancient battlefield), is perfectly suited to Sun Wuzhen's combat skills.

Several pieces of ore containing the essence of star metal and earth element—star iron and earth metal (obtained from different spiritual veins)—can be incorporated into his armor and weapons.

A bottle of ancient stalactite (obtained from an underground cave) exuding a rich life essence can temper the physical body.

Finally, there was a small jade box containing a dozen or so tea leaves that shimmered with starlight and Daoist charm—the Enlightenment Tea!

"This is what I obtained during my travels. I bestow it upon you. Make good use of it." Qinglian handed over the treasure.

Looking at the pile of treasures before him, especially the legendary Enlightenment Tea, Sun Wuzhen was so excited that he scratched his ears and cheeks, repeatedly kowtowing in gratitude: "Thank you for your generous gift, Master! This disciple will certainly cultivate diligently and live up to your expectations!"

"Go ahead," Qinglian nodded with a smile.

Sun Wuzhen, overjoyed, embraced the treasure and transformed into golden light, departing.

Qinglian gazed in the direction his disciple had disappeared, then looked up at the three Dao Palaces atop Kunlun Mountain, their Daoist aura growing ever more profound and vast, and at the faint glow of the Enlightenment Tea Tree emanating from the depths of the earth's veins. A sense of peace settled in his heart. He turned and walked calmly toward his own Azure Jade Dao Palace.

The palace gates closed silently.

Qinglian sat cross-legged on a futon, auspicious clouds descending from the heavens above her head, and held the Qingping Sword, its sharpness imbued with power. The Qiankun Diagram revealed the profound mysteries of space, while the Pure White Lotus and the Xuanhuang Pagoda shone with clear light.

He immersed his mind completely in the boundless Dao realm, and began to sort out every detail of his long journey through the primordial world, fusing everything he saw, heard, gained, and understood into the supreme foundation of the Nine Revolutions Profound Origin Technique.

At the summit of Kunlun Mountain, amidst the rolling clouds, the four masters and disciples were all immersed in the Great Dao, quietly awaiting the moment when they would break free from their cocoons and attain sainthood, marking the end of the great calamity.